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Suggest Cure For A Lump On The Back
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my husband has had a quarter size lump in the middle of his back for years...last night a very large amount of pus came out of it with no pain. today he has pain.. what could this have been and should he do anything about it. Thanks
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
hi.
based from your description, it could be a sebaceous or keratinous cyst. physical examination and clinical evaluation is best by a general surgeon. medical (proper antibiotic regimen) and surgical (excision of cyst) management will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
based from your description, it could be a sebaceous or keratinous cyst. physical examination and clinical evaluation is best by a general surgeon. medical (proper antibiotic regimen) and surgical (excision of cyst) management will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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